Cape Breton N.S. – Savoy Theatre management, staff and volunteers are very busy this holiday season producing big and small Christmas shows and events, hosting touring productions and helping shoppers check off their Christmas lists.

Executive Director Pam Leader says the mood is hopeful this Christmas and that’s bringing more people back into the theatre to enjoy live entertainment, “The magic of live performance is all around us this Christmas season. Watching people come through our doors with big smiles and hearing them laugh and sing as they exit a performance, that’s truly a gift to all of us,” she said.

The Savoy is also pleased to announce a great list of upcoming performances for the New Year and staff want to remind everyone that gift certificates make great stocking stuffers. “We’ve got a lot of exciting shows planned so we hope everyone will take a look at our list and purchase our Gift Certificates which never expire,” said Leader.

UPCOMING SHOWS

MURMEL MURMEL MORTIMER MUNSCH
DECEMBER 28 - 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM

Bored after Christmas? Stuffed with Turkey and looking for something for you and your kids to do during Boxing Week? The Savoy Theatre proudly presents six stories from the mind of one of the greatest children’s writers of all time: Robert Munsch.“Angela’s Airplane”, “The Boy in the Drawer”, “Murmel, Murmel, Murmel”, “Mortimer”, “The Dark”, and “Pigs”! Join us as these stories come to life on stage at the Savoy!

LEGENDS OF THE GRAND OLE OPRY

FEBRUARY 11 7:00 PM, FEBRUARY 12 2:00 PM

The Grand Ole Opry is in trouble! But have no fear… Opry Legend and quirky character “Minnie Pearl” has a plan for a fix. And Minnie will have lots of help too, from Opry Legends like Willie Nelson, Hank Snow, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Ronnie Milsap, Tanya Tucker, George Jones, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton….and a whole lot more! An evening of great music and surprises await! Come help us save the Opry and sing your heart out.

GERRY DEE LIVE ON STAGE

APRIL 8 7:30 PM

Host of Family Feud Canada and star of award-winning sitcom Mr. D, Gerry Dee has been making audiences laugh for two decades and is back on the road with his latest cross-Canada tour. Dee will take his trademark humour about marriage, fatherhood, and his years as a teacher to cities across Canada.

DEAR RITA - ENCORE PERFORMANCE

MAY 25 7:00 PM, MAY 26 7:00 PM, MAY 27 7:00 PM, MAY 28 2:00 PM

A musical celebration of Cape Breton’s first lady of song, Rita MacNeil — a fierce force of storytelling through song, who invited us to see ourselves in her struggles, strength, and vulnerability. How did Rita somehow tell “my” story — no matter your identity, location, age, or current mood? Rita herself said her life story is “something you could pretty well put anyone into. It’s about one person, but so many of us could be there.” Cape Breton playwright Lindsay Kyte was chosen by Rita’s son to develop this show, featuring a cast of six performers and band, and new, re-imagined arrangements of Rita’s music by PEI composer/musician Mike Ross. From Rita’s popular hits to the lesser-known songs that made her bandmates cry like babies, DEAR RITA weaves Rita’s lyrics into new perspectives and invites her spirit into the room as her songs live through our own experiences. Who is “Rita” in this show? It’s not one person. We all are — everyone on that stage, and everyone whose hearts she has touched with the musical prayers of her people.

RUMOURS - THE ULTIMATE FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE

JUNE 18 7:30PM

VaughnCo Entertainment is proud to present “Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show”, based in Los Angeles, California. The group recreates the legendary band in its youthful heyday from 1975-1979. Relive the rock and roll magic with “Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show”!

TINA - SIMPLY THE BEST

JULY 25 7:00 PM

Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner with this full-stage production, brimming with Tina hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s. Featuring the powerful, raspy vocals and thrilling stage presence of Caroline Borole live on stage, complete with band, brass section, backing vocalists, and dancers to make this the definitive tribute and a fabulous fun night out!

MAGGIE - A NEW MUSICAL

SEPT 28 7:30 PM, SEPT 29 7:00 PM, SEPT 30 7:00 PM (additional dates on website)

Music by Johnny Reid, Matt Murray & Bob Foster, Book & Lyrics by Johnny Reid and Matt Murray, Direction & Dramaturgy by Mary Francis Moore, Musical Direction & Supervision by Bob Foster

Meet Maggie, a Scottish single mother of three boys. Set between 1954 and 1976, MAGGIE tells the inspirational tale of a fiery school cleaner living in the mining town of Lanarkshire, Scotland. After suffering an unthinkable loss, Maggie must rely on her strength, sense of humour, and fiercely loyal group of friends to raise her boys and protect them from the harsh and ever-changing world around them. Based on a true story, MAGGIE features a soul-stirring score by award-winning recording artist Johnny Reid. A tribute to Johnny’s Granny and the people of an almost forgotten generation, this exciting new musical is a celebration of family, community, and the joy and laughter that can be found, even in the darkest of times.

MORE TO COME! CHECK WITH US OFTEN!
SEE FULL LISTING OF SHOWS AT SAVOYTHEATRE.COM
FOR INFORMATION: 902-842-1599

BOX OFFICE: 902-842-1577

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